38: Awaken - Open the Gifts in Front of You

As we wrap up the Awaken: Coming Alive to Your Calling series, this episode brings everything together in a deeply personal and powerful way.In the middle of a full and emotional week—walking through the transition of moving her mom into assisted living—Jen shares how real life doesn’t pause so we can neatly figure things out. Instead, it’s in the middle of the messy, meaningful, everyday moments that we are invited to step into who God has called us to be.If you’ve ever felt like your gifts are sitting untouched while you watch others confidently walk in theirs… this conversation is for you.Together, we explore:• Why most of us already know what God has placed inside of us• How comparison and insecurity quietly keep us stuck• The power of noticing and redirecting the thoughts that hold us back• Why confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes after• What the parable of the talents teaches us about stewardship and obedienceJen also shares a personal coaching moment where she wrestled with feeling like an imposter—and the simple question that shifted everything.This episode is your invitation to stop watching someone else open their gifts… and begin opening your own.📖 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)Come listen for His gentle whispers… and take one step forward in obedience 🤍Connect with Jen: https://paperbell.me/jen-maranka